Japan's consumer confidence index climbed to 33.8 in June 2026 from 33.6 in May, but remained below market forecasts of 34.0. It was the highest reading since February, with sentiment improved across almost all major categories: overall livelihood (32.0 vs 30.2 in May), employment prospects (38.4 vs 38.3), and willingness to buy durable goods (24.6 vs 24.4), while the income growth indicator was unchanged at 40.3.